Postcode report
Is DE56 4AW a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About DE56 4AW: area rating, property, schools and local change
DE56 4AW is a postcode in Duffield & Quarndon, Amber Valley, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DE56 4AW, then scores the surrounding small area 68/100 - top 23% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DE56 4AW are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DE56 4AW is based on Amber Valley 007 Census 2021. It covers 6,420 residents, 116 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 53, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 85% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 5% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near DE56 4AW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DE56 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £220k from 46 rolling sales, down 4.3% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DE56 4AW by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near DE56 4AW; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about DE56 4AW
Is DE56 4AW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 68/100 (top 23% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DE56 4AW?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
Are there kids clubs or activities near DE56 4AW?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for DE56 4AW?
LocaleIQ matched DE56 4AW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DE56 4AW?
The latest median sold price is £220k based on 46 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DE56 4AW?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.